Battle at Big Elk Creek — Checotah, OK (May 2, 2026)

Location

Checotah Sports Complex

989 N Broadway
Checotah, OK 74426

Important

All cars must make a pass and drive back under their own power. No tow vehicles.

Run Order

Winners of each class will race for the King of the Street trophy.

Until 10:00 AM Registration and Tech

10:00–10:15 AM Chip draw

10:00 AM Drivers meeting (staging lanes), chip draw follows

11:00 AM Racing starts

General Admission

Drivers and Crew Bands

Each class entry receives a driver band + 1 crew band with registration fee
Additional crew bands: $10 each (at registration table)
$20 registration fee helps cover event costs (insurance, bleachers, barriers, etc.)

Race Master has final call
100% payback, 80/20 split
You can only enter 2 classes per vehicle
If you enter two classes, you are only guaranteed 15 minutes of cool down between rounds
No first round call outs (no exceptions)
After you get put out and time permits, grudge racing may happen between rounds
All cars must make a pass and drive back under their own power (no tow vehicles)

Racing straight off the trailer
1 burnout
Tire crack is a jump
First is worst
Cross is a loss
Water burnout only
Tech errors must be called out before cars leave the starting line (tire size, interior requirements, class fit)
Protest costs $100. If you win, you get it back. If you lose, you lose it.
If you protest your race, tell the starter before the next race begins. Race stops, camera footage reviewed, Race Master decides.
For protest of jump/finish line/cross/etc, both drivers must have a designated representative present for the official ruling.

All cars must go through tech and get a class sticker
No leaks, clean undercarriage, helmet, racing suit (long sleeves/pants), all lug nuts, working harnesses/seatbelts
A/C must be turned off
Battery secured
Aftermarket fuel cells must have a rollover check valve on the vent
No extended weight bars past rear bumper (parachute mount/parachute only). Parachute mounts cannot be used as wheelie bars
All weight must be contained within the car, secured, and approved by tech
You must run doors (automatic DQ)
No passengers (automatic DQ)
No drinking or drug use while racing (automatic DQ)
If any part flies off (hood, trunk lid, scoop, axle, etc) and affects the other driver before the finish line, automatic DQ

For the integrity of the event: engine diapers are highly recommended.

Payout: 80/20 split paid in cash. F.O.S. has donated $625 to the pot to the winner.

Vehicle must be tagged, titled, and insured (no dealer tags). Paper tags must be for that vehicle and in date.
No AWD
Must have functioning headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, factory dash, and tag light
Hard tire only. No soft DOT tires. Street tire example: 300 tread wear. No exceptions.
Must have factory front glass and factory body panels (aftermarket bumper/cover ok)
Subframe connectors allowed
Fiberglass/carbon fiber hood and trunk lid allowed
Factory style suspension in stock location
Full factory interior required
No power adders (naturally aspirated only). Factory power-adder cars not allowed in this class.
Must have a functioning alternator
Encouraged to attend Cruise Night (not required)
Cannot use ATV/golf cart/etc to get to line or return

Payout: 80/20 split paid in cash.

Vehicle must be tagged, titled, and insured (no dealer tags). Paper tags must be for that vehicle and in date.
Must have functioning headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, factory dash and tag light
No slicks. DOT tires only. Drag radials allowed. No bald tires.
AWD allowed. No soft tire for AWD. Minimum 200 tread wear.
Factory glass, factory body panels, factory frame
Bolt-in/weld-in K-members allowed. Subframe connectors allowed.
Fiberglass/carbon fiber hood allowed. Hood may be omitted.
Trucks may have Lexan rear glass for roll cage only
No mini-tubs or full tubs
Full factory interior including door panels and front dash. At least two front seats required. Backseat can be removed.
Roll cages allowed for safety
Factory style suspension in stock location. Shock relocation kits allowed (example Novas). Aftermarket shocks/springs allowed.
Footbrake only. No transbrake, launch control, or 2-steps. If equipped, must be disabled. Using them is a DQ.
No parachutes
Single power adder only (twins ok for turbo). One nitrous kit, one Procharger, etc.
Exhaust must exit behind front doors and have a muffler. Turbo counts as muffler but must still exit behind driver door.
Must have a functioning alternator
Cannot use ATV/golf cart/etc to get to line or return

Payout: 80/20 split paid in cash.

General race requirements apply
Must have come from factory with a tailgate and it must be present and fold down
Vehicle must be tagged, titled, and insured (no dealer tags). Paper tags must be for that vehicle and in date.
Must have functioning headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and tag light
All steel. Composite hood and trunk ok. Fiberglass stock-appearing and functional front end ok. Lexan front windshield ok for safety.
Any tire size not exceeding 29.5 x 10.5
Street legal
Cannot use ATV/golf cart/etc to get to line or return

Payout: 80/20 split paid in cash.

28.0 x 10.5 Non-W (max tire size) or radial, no wheel limit
Must have steel roof and quarters unless different from factory (example Corvettes). Convertibles must have roll bar.
All steel and glass. Composite hood and trunk ok.
Must be a door car with interior and factory dash
No funny car cage
Working headlights, tail lights, brake lights, factory dash, tag and insurance
No full tube chassis cars (this is a small tire class)
Must start from the driver’s seat
No wheelie bars
Must have driveshaft safety loop
Cannot use ATV/golf cart/etc to get to line or return

Payout: 80/20 split paid in cash.

Tire size 33.0 x 16.0 max
Must have steel roof and quarters unless different from factory (example Corvettes). Convertibles must have roll bar.
All steel. Composite hood and trunk ok. Fiberglass stock-appearing and functional front end ok. Lexan front windshield ok for safety.
Must be a door car
Must start from the driver’s seat
Must have driveshaft safety loop
Working headlights, tail lights, brake lights, tag and insurance
Back half ok
4 link ok
Tube chassis ok with certification (must have certification)
This class is for the most extreme street cars. If you meet the above, run what you brung.
Cannot use ATV/golf cart/etc to get to line or return